Alligators and crocodiles are snapping, semiaquatic reptiles in the order Crocodilia, famous for their ferocious bites. If you want to know how alligators and crocodiles are different and what to do if you’re face-to-face with an alligator, or if you just want to enjoy wild stories about cannibal alligators and the mystery of an extinct horned crocodile, our expert writers and editors have you covered with the latest news, features and articles about alligators and crocodiles.
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